Garlic Alfredo Chicken Meatballs
Directions
- 1Prepare the meatball mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined but don’t overwork the meat.
- 2Prepare the meatball mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined but don’t overwork the meat.
- 3Prepare the meatball mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined but don’t overwork the meat.
- 4Shape the mixture into small balls (about 1-2 inches in diameter).
- 5Shape the mixture into small balls (about 1-2 inches in diameter).
- 6Shape the mixture into small balls (about 1-2 inches in diameter).
- 7Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the meatballs, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides and cooked through (about 10-12 minutes). Remove the meatballs and set aside.
- 8Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the meatballs, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides and cooked through (about 10-12 minutes). Remove the meatballs and set aside.
- 9Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the meatballs, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides and cooked through (about 10-12 minutes). Remove the meatballs and set aside.
- 10In the same skillet, add butter and sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- 11In the same skillet, add butter and sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- 12In the same skillet, add butter and sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- 13Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Add salt and pepper and cayenne pepper to taste.
- 14Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Add salt and pepper and cayenne pepper to taste.
- 15Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Add salt and pepper and cayenne pepper to taste.
- 16Add spinach and mix well. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- 17Add spinach and mix well. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- 18Add spinach and mix well. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- 19Return the meatballs to the skillet and spoon the creamy spinach sauce over them. Let them simmer for 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- 20Return the meatballs to the skillet and spoon the creamy spinach sauce over them. Let them simmer for 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- 21Return the meatballs to the skillet and spoon the creamy spinach sauce over them. Let them simmer for 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- 22Serve hot, with your choice of pasta, rice, or bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
- 23Serve hot, with your choice of pasta, rice, or bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
- 24Serve hot, with your choice of pasta, rice, or bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
Ingredients
- 450 g ground chicken
- 450 g ground chicken
- 450 g ground chicken
- 1 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 egg
- 1 egg
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 salt
- 1 salt
- 1 salt
- 1 pepper
- 1 pepper
- 1 pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
Equipment
large bowlskilletforkspoonspatula